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Deep Dive: The Hom Capsule

Deep Dive: The Hom Capsule

The Hom Capsule is an example of a custom capsule wardrobe we designed for our client Eddie Hom.

Eddie was a bit of a challenge - but he's  a GREAT guy, with an absolutely infectious smile :)

 

When I first met with Eddie on Zoom (you can book a free zoom appointment with me here) he told me that he's a power lifter with a muscular physique - so, naturally, he has a very difficult time finding a good fit - especially with trousers. 

Like most people who squat big weight, he has a strong seat and thighs that is simply built different (than the typical "off-the-rack" pants). He struggles with issues like pocket flare, crotch blow-outs and general discomfort/lack of mobility.  

During the day he’s a pharmacist by trade living in NYC. He likes to look sharp and professional for work but he also has an active nightlife and often goes straight from work to a dinner and/or night out.

So for Eddie's capsule we focused on 1) nailing the fit for his unique body shape 2) choosing classic fabrics that are updated for stretch, mobility and durability and 3) designing items that can go directly from a day at the office to a night out on the town.

Below are the 14 items in Eddie's capsule, along with some of the many, many different outfits he can create by mixing-and-matching these 14 items in any combination.

THE 14 ITEMS

Men's capsule wardrobe collection featuring essential pieces including jackets, shirts, sweaters, and pants in versatile colors and styles for a complete, stylish look.

1. Malibu Stretch Hopsack Jacket in Light Grey

Men's gray double-breasted blazer with peak lapels from Articles of Style - classic tailored menswear for a sophisticated look

The Malibu Stretch Hopsack Jacket is an unstructured double-breasted jacket made from one of our classic fabrics - stretch hopsack. This one is lightweight, breathable, and made for full mobility. The color is versatile, and paired with the double breasted design, it adds a heavy dose of style whether you're wearing it casually (with chinos or jeans) or pairing it with the matching trousers for a killer suit. 

2. Malibu Stretch Hopsack Trouser in Light Grey

Classic gray wool trousers for men in a tailored fit, perfect for formal and business attire. Stylish and versatile men's fashion by Articles of Style

The Malibu Stretch Hopsack Trouser is made from one of our classic fabrics - stretch hopsack. This one is lightweight, breathable, and made for full mobility. Let this become your new go-to trouser for everyday use. A wardrobe staple, you can wear these in any season and pair them with everything from shirts, jackets, and ties - to sweaters, polos, and t-shirts. Swap your jeans for a hopsack trouser and watch the ripple effect of elevated style and comfort!

3. Tropical Traveler Jacket in Navy Glenplaid

Navy checkered blazer for men, tailored for a sophisticated look. Stylish men's jacket for formal and business settings, crafted by Articles of Style.

Our Tropical Traveler Jacket is, as its name implies, built to withstand travel. It's a tropical wool with a small blend of Elastane and excellent recovery properties. If you're looking for a 4-season garment that packs well - it doesn't get better than this! Wear it as a statement piece or pair it with the matching trouser for a full suit.

4. Tropical Traveler Trouser in Navy Glenplaid

Navy checkered tailored pants for men, designed for a stylish and professional look. Men's formal trousers by Articles of Style, perfect for business or formal wear

Our Tropical Traveler Trouser is, as its name implies, built to withstand travel. It's a tropical wool with a small blend of Elastane and excellent recovery properties. If you're looking for a 4-season garment that packs well - it doesn't get better than this! Wear it as a statement piece or pair it with the matching jacket for a full suit.

5. Eddie Knit Jacket in Plum Birdseye

Men's textured brown blazer tailored for a sophisticated style, ideal for formal and business casual wear. Elegant men's jacket by Articles of Style

The Eddie Knit Jacket is a unique knit fabric that is woven as a textured birdseye and built for comfort, mobility, and casual style. This beautiful two-tone knit is comprised of light and dark specs of purple - giving it a unique color and texture that is still very versatile.

6. 4-Season Raincoat in Slate

Men's navy trench coat with water-resistant fabric, perfect for stylish outerwear and versatile layering. Elegant and functional coat by Articles of Style

The 4-Season Raincoat is a lightweight, fully waterproof raincoat. It’s perfect for Spring showers. Wear this under dress shirts or sweaters, or even full suits. Consider it your new to-go coat.

7. Pusher Performance Shacket in Midnight

Men's navy overshirt jacket with utility-style pockets, a versatile and stylish piece for layering in any season by Articles of Style

The Pusher Performance Shacket is our famous shacket (a cross between a shirt and a jacket) made from a classic navy cotton fabric. It's blended with Elastane for comfort, mobility, and casual style. Wear it with the matching drawstring trouser for a casual take on a suit, or wear it alone to kick up your style.

8. Pusher Performance Drawstring Trouser in Midnight

Men's navy drawstring trousers, a luxury loungewear essential for comfort and style, available at Articles of Style

The Pusher Performance Drawstring Trouser is a casual lightweight pant cut from our cotton performance fabric. They feel like sweatpants but look like trousers. Wear these all Spring & Summer long; to the office, to work-from-home, on the golf course, on a date, for a walk...or for any casual day-to-day activities. Pair them with the matching shacket for an upgraded and elegant "casually tailored" look.

9. Block Stripe Shirt in Grey

Men's light grey pinstripe dress shirt, classic and versatile for formal and business wear, available at Articles of Style

The Block Stripe shirt is a classic 4-season shirt made from a pure cotton fabric in light-shade wide stripes. Wear it formally with a suit and tie or casually with trousers, shackets and sweaters.

10. Bengal Stripe Shirt in Teal

Men's turquoise and white striped dress shirt, stylish and vibrant option for casual or business attire, available at Articles of Style.

The Bengal Stripe Shirt is a classic 4-season cotton shirt with a timeless bengal stripe pattern. You can dress it up with suits, jackets and ties or wear it casually with jeans, chinos, linen pants and even shorts.

11. Glenplaid Stretch Shirt in French Blue

Men's blue checkered dress shirt, classic style for business and casual wear, available at Articles of Style

The Glenplaid Stretch shirt is a modern take on a classic shirt - made with a stretch cotton fabric (92% cotton, 8% elastane) built for comfort, mobility, and versatility. It is especially good for tailored evening-wear looks; think cocktails, parties, semi formal events, dates, nights out, etc.

12. Totman Fine Merino V-Neck Sweater in Mid Grey

Men's gray V-neck sweater made from premium materials, versatile for layering or standalone wear, available at Articles of Style

The Totman is our version of a classic v-neck sweater, updated with a slightly deeper neckline and made from our famous super-soft fine merino wool. It's smooth enough to wear directly on the skin, or can be layered over a t-shirt or button-down. The V-neck sweater has been a staple in menswear for decades, and for good reason.

13. Eddie Fine Merino Crewneck in Navy

Men's navy crewneck sweater, crafted from quality materials for a timeless and versatile look, available at Articles of Style

The Eddie Fine Merino Crewneck is a lightweight (4-season) crewneck sweater made from our famous fine merino wool. It's the ultimate layering piece; wear it on its own (on the skin or over a shirt) or layer it under any jacket, coat, or shacket. Neutral layering pieces like this one are what tie a wardrobe together and give you lots of styling options for all your garments.

14. Johnny Fine Merino Polo in Amber

Men's mustard yellow polo sweater, perfect for adding a pop of color to any outfit, available at Articles of Style

The Johnny is a timeless long-sleeve polo shirt updated with the perfect fit and made from a super-finItalian merino wool that is famous for its soft hand and supreme comfort. 


30+ OUTFITS

Using only these 14 items, here are some of the outfits Eddie can create...

Everything works together in any combination (he can't make any mistakes) and he can easily (and quickly) create outfits for any occasion - from business to pleasure.

This allows him to get the most out of each item and keep a cohesive, streamlined closet.

1. Serious Business

Man in a navy check suit with a matching tie and pocket square, styled by Articles of Style, showcasing modern men's fashion and tailored suits.

Looking professional, smart, competant...it's not as simple as putting on a navy suit and white shirt like everybody else. When you can combine colors, patterns and textures in a tasteful and nuanced way - this shows another level of attention to detail, which your clients will notice.

Man wearing a tailored navy blue checkered suit with striped tie and pocket square – Articles of Style menswear collection
Close-up of a navy checkered suit with striped tie and patterned pocket square – Articles of Style menswear details

2. Any Season, Any Weather

Men's charcoal belted trench coat paired with gray pants, blue striped shirt, and tie – Articles of Style elegant outerwear ensemble

The 4-season raincoat is a game-changer because it can be worn over suits (and sportcoats) or worn casually (with t-shirts and jeans).

A good raincoat is an easy way to elevate a simple outfit and stand-out from the crowd on a cloudy day, or between seasons.

Men's charcoal trench coat with a belted waist, styled with a blue striped shirt and navy tie – classic menswear from Articles of Style
Men's classic gray suit paired with a navy trench coat, styled with a blue striped shirt and navy tie – sophisticated menswear ensemble from Articles of Style

3. Day to Night

Men's gray V-neck sweater layered with a navy jacket, styled with light gray trousers and loafers – smart casual menswear outfit from Articles of Style

The shacket is a wardrobe "cheat code" because it can be smart and professional while also being casual and laidback at the same time.

This makes it the perfect garment to go from day to night.

Men's navy utility jacket layered over a gray V-neck sweater and blue striped shirt – stylish casual menswear ensemble from Articles of Style
Close-up of men's navy utility jacket with gray V-neck sweater and blue striped shirt – classic layered menswear look from Articles of Style

4. Office to Cocktails

Men's brown textured blazer paired with mustard yellow polo shirt and navy pants in a seated casual style – classic fall menswear outfit by Articles of Style

This look is smart, sophisticated and a bit sexy...but it's all comfort. Knit jacket, knit trouser, knit polo...feels like sweats but absolutely does not look like sweats.

Men's brown textured blazer layered over a mustard yellow polo and navy pants with a dark trench coat – stylish fall menswear outfit by Articles of Style
Men wearing a brown houndstooth blazer with mustard yellow polo, navy pants, and brown loafers – casual menswear style by Articles of Style

5. DB Hopsack - Another Level

Man wearing a light gray double-breasted suit with a blue striped shirt and navy tie – classic formal menswear style by Articles of Style
Man wearing a light gray double-breasted suit with a blue striped shirt and navy tie – sophisticated menswear look by Articles of Style

A double breasted jacket - and a hopasack fabric - are two things that can take a "classic suit" to a new level of style, without sacrificing any versatility or longevity.

Man in light gray double-breasted suit laughing in a candid moment – stylish menswear by Articles of Style

6. Business Casual

Man wearing a brown blazer with gray trousers and striped blue shirt – stylish casual menswear by Articles of Style

The hopsack trousers are great as "suit bottoms" - but maybe even etter as separate trousers to pair with other jackets, knits, layers, etc.

There's no trouser more versatile.

Man wearing a brown blazer with gray sweater and blue striped shirt – elegant casual menswear by Articles of Style
Close-up of layered menswear featuring a brown blazer, gray sweater, blue striped shirt, and navy coat by Articles of Style

7. Easy Does It

Man in a navy and brown plaid blazer with blue trousers, casual men's fashion style - Articles of Style

A look you can wear anywhere - a casual day at the office, client meetings, date nights, the bar, the game, etc.

Man in a brown plaid blazer, navy shirt, and blue trousers wearing sunglasses, classic men’s fashion style - Articles of Style

8. Casual Suit

Man in a navy suit with a relaxed, casual look, sitting and smiling, wearing sunglasses and sneakers - Articles of Style

How to pull off the suit + sneakers? 

1) The right suit (unstructured, textured, properly fit 2) the right casual knit (fitted with a quality fabric and clean neckline) and 3) the right sneakers (subtle with a low profile).

Man in a navy sweater and blue plaid trousers, relaxed sitting pose in casual men’s fashion style - Articles of Style

9. The Weekender

Man wearing a navy jacket over a mustard yellow sweater with white sneakers, leaning casually against a stool - Articles of Style

Y'already know I love a "casual set" - because you can wear it anywhere and be the most comfortbale and stylish guy in the room. 

10. Perfect Pairings

Man wearing a navy blazer with light gray trousers, blue striped shirt, and tie, smiling in a classic business casual look - Articles of Style

When 2 suits are a "perfect pairing" (complimentary colors and textures) you can split them up together and get lots of outfit combinations.

Even more if you add the vest.

Man wearing a navy blazer with blue striped shirt, gray trousers, and black tie, smiling in a classic business look - Articles of Style

11. Suit Jacket = Sportcoat

Man wearing a gray double-breasted blazer with navy trousers and a blue shirt, sitting casually on a stool - Articles of Style

The major advantage of an unstructured jacket (no shoulder pads, lightweight chest canvas) is that it doubles as a sportcoat. 

Even if it's double-breasted.

As always, fit is critical.

Man wearing a gray double-breasted blazer, blue patterned shirt, and navy sweater with sunglasses, modern men’s fashion style - Articles of Style

SHOP THE CAPSULE

Men's capsule wardrobe collection featuring essential pieces including jackets, shirts, sweaters, and pants in versatile colors and styles for a complete, stylish look.

There are lots more outfit combinations you could create using only these 14 items, but I think you get the idea.

For more information, including pricing and sizing options, click here:

The Hom Capsule


The Custom Capsule Experience

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I look forward to working with you!

Yours in style,

Dan Trepanier


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